Project SHIELD

The latest update has arrived for the NVIDIA SHIELD. This one is listed as being SHIELD Software Update 72 and it will measure in at a bit more than 460MB in size. Specifically, at 464.4MB. More important though is what the update is bringing. This time around users can expect quite a bit dealing with GameStream to include remote streaming and notebook support.

NAMCO BANDAI has released their latest Android game, Wonder Momo: Typhoon Booster. The game is available by way of the Google Play Store and TegraZone, but perhaps more important here -- is the device compatibility. For now this release is for those using an NVIDIA SHIELD or Mad Catz MOJO.

Today may have been the big day for HTC and the One (M8), however NVIDIA is doing a pretty good job in terms of SHIELD related announcements. We've learned they will be releasing the popular PC title of Portal. Not to mention, SHIELD users will be getting a fairly substantial update in the not too distant future.

The latest update for the NVIDIA SHIELD has been detailed. This update isn't scheduled to arrive until early April, but it is one that should have SHIELD users looking forward to seeing arrive. NVIDIA has said this update will bring the system to Android 4.4.2. While Kit Kat sounds nice, there is so much more involved here including key updates for Gamepad Mapper, TegraZone, and GameStream.

PC gamers in the crowd might be in for a treat. The popular Mount & Blade franchise has arrived on Android in the form of a new title called Mount & Blade: Warband. This port of the title is apparently thanks to the efforts of NVIDIA.

Another pair of games has arrived in the TegraZone today. This latest release includes Rochard and Smash Hit, and of course, along with being found in the TegraZone, both will be available by way of the Play Store. Not to mention, both will be taking advantage of the Tegra 4 processor. Rochard requires a game controller, and Smash Hit is touch-only, which seems to suggest we have something for a variety of device owners.

Trying to break free of an already crowded mobile chip market, NVIDIA has decided to take its mobile aspirations into a different direction. Instead of wasting its resources on budget or even mainstream devices, it will instead carve out a new market for what it calls "superphones".

NVIDIA has rolled out the latest update for the TegraZone app. This update is currently available by way of the Play Store, and brings the app up to version 2.9.0. The changelog that accompanies this update has a few key items listed, one of which is wider support. NVIDIA has opened up the TegraZone app so it can now be installed on non-Tegra devices.

We have been watching NVIDIA GRID since the beginning of the year. Those looking back will remember that NVIDIA named the service during CES 2013. And while we suspect many would have hoped for this news sooner, it looks like the first beta access is now available. Sadly though, that is limited to those in Northern California area at this time. Specifically, in the San Jose area.

NVIDIA Shield owners are getting a pretty significant update for December. New software features enhance the previous update, and bring some great new stuff to the mix as well. There is also added support for popular titles, and an improvement to an already good feature.